BRE - Bible Reference Exporter

Author : Obadiah

Time : 585– 565 B.C.

Summary :

Obadiah was a prophet who pronounced judgment upon the nation of Edom for its antagonism against Israel. Edom is the nation that is descended from Esau, the twin brother of Jacob (Israel). Edom was to be punished for the violence against Israel they committed when invading the land.

Key verse :

"The pride of your heart has deceived you, you who live in the clefts of the rocks and make your home on the heights, you who say to yourself, ‘Who can bring me down to the ground?’ " (1:3)

Outline

1.
Judgement on Edom 2–14

a) Edom's destruction announced 2–7
b) Edom's destruction reaffirmed 8–14

2.
The Day of the Lord 15–21

a) Judgement on the nations but deliverance for Zion 15–18
b) The Lord's kingdom established 19–21

(RH)

Obadiah

Author – Obadiah
Time – 585 to 565 B.C.

Summary – Obadiah’s name means "servant of Yahweh" ("Yahweh" is the Hebrew name of God). Obadiah was a prophet who pronounced judgement upon the nation of Edom for its antagonism against Israel. Edom is the nation that descended from Esau, the twin brother of Jacob, who had his name changed to Israel. Edom was to be punished for the violence against Israel they committed when invading the land.

Title and introductions – Verse 1

Judgement on Edom – Verse 2 to 14

The Day of the Lord – Verse 15 to 21

...exhort one another daily, while it is called To day; lest any of you be hardened through the deceitfulness of sin.
Hebrews 3:13

Author – Obadiah Time – 585 to 565 B.C.

Title and introductions – Verse 1

Judgement on Edom – Verse 2 to 14

The Day of the Lord – Verse 15 to 21

Author – Obadiah
Time – 585 to 565 B.C.